Tánaiste meets with Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Juraj Blanár

The Tánaiste Simon Harris welcomed a delegation from the Slovak Republic, led by the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Juraj Blanár to Iveagh House today. The meeting was an opportunity to discuss bilateral relations, European cooperation and wider global challenges.

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade said: “Since Slovakia joined the EU in 2004 during Ireland's Presidency of the European Council relations between the two countries have deepened significantly.

"I look forward to further consolidating our relationship and stepping up cooperation within the EU as our Presidency of the Council in 2026 approaches. Strong European unity, including as a community of values, is now more important than ever.”

During his visit, Minister Blanár visited Trinity College Dublin accompanied by Slovak scholars and met with members of the Slovakian community, including Joe Veselsky, aged 106, a Holocaust survivor of Slovak origin now residing in Dublin.